My D-Day

[ibang1]

I have been wanting a CMP M1 Garand for a while and in March I decided to get one and sent off the required paperwork.

I picked up an HRA M1 and it was delivered today.

I've never seen one up close until today and I was surprised how heavy this rifle was.

 

[BlackBart]

BUT they sure are sweet!

 

[shaddydan]

Very appropriate for today! Nice rifle!

 

[armed ferret]

Stopped by today.


Told I was ineligible.

So much for allowing .mil members to purchase.

assholes.

 

[photoracer]

The M1 Garand is the pinnicle of 1941 technology.

 

[ibang1]

Stopped by today.


Told I was ineligible.

So much for allowing .mil members to purchase.

assholes.

Did you have your ID or DD214? Sorry that they let you go without purchasing one.

I heard they had some IHC. Did you see any?

 

[rseymorejr]

Hey I didn't get a case and a chamber flag when I bought mine.


I only had to pay $165 for it so I guess it evened out

 

[armed ferret]

ID. i don't have a DD214 yet. don't get that till 2-3 weeks after ETS.

 

[Jim12]

I have been wanting a CMP M1 Garand for a while and in March I decided to get one and sent off the required paperwork.

I picked up an HRA M1 and it was delivered today.

I've never seen one up close until today and I was surprised how heavy this rifle was.

I'd say that's a memorable and appropriate event to commemorate D-Day!

 

[cap6888]

Stopped by today.


Told I was ineligible.

So much for allowing .mil members to purchase.

assholes.

Stopped by where? Is there somewhere local that sells the CMP garands?

 

[BlackBart]

Stopped by today.


Told I was ineligible.

So much for allowing .mil members to purchase.

assholes.

That's ********, do you belong to the VFW or AL??? Shit, I think they allow SAL to buy and they did notta. How about theater medal certificates?

 

[shocker998md]

I bought two with just my I'D last year. I think you got hosed.

Nice rifle OP! Did you clean it yet?

 

[armed ferret]

Stopped by where? Is there somewhere local that sells the CMP garands?

Camp Perry.

You know, where the CMP is?

 

[ericoak]

Don't forget Anniston.

 

[ibang1]

I read the CMP eligibility requirements.
1. Proof of Citizenship
2. Age
3. Membership

I guess having a Military ID isn't enough since that doesn't show proof of citizenship. I'm guessing they wanted a Passport or Birth Certificate?

My thought is to send them the paperwork they require motorized or delivered yourself before anyone heads out to either CMP. They do keep the information for 5 years or so.

 

[armed ferret]

Mil ID is supposed to supercede everything.

 

[Augie]

Armed ferret, what reason did they give you for being ineligible? Your right, military ID does satisfy some of the requirements, I think there is still a form that has to be notarized but I thought they had a notary at the store.

 

[BlackBart]

Mil ID is supposed to supercede everything.

It would in MY world but in reality it doesn't. Do you have a C&R or better? Maybe they didn't because of ffl purposes if you don't.

These weapons like the ammo are starting to dry up.....in MY world the remainder would be reserved for veterans.

 

[Mooseman]

ibang1, congratulations. Great rifle. You will love it.

 

[Augie]

Agreed, nice rifle ibang1,having original wood that looks decent is a plus, enjoy, they are a fun rifle to shoot.